…Recalls her visionary 2013 symposium paper
A recent “throwback” shared by “Team Liberty” commemorates the significant contribution of the late Professor Ladi Sandra Adamu to the future of broadcasting in Northern Nigeria, spotlighting her key paper presentation at the official commissioning of Liberty Radio 91.7 Kaduna in October 2013.
The management and staff of Liberty Radio 91.7 FM Kaduna have paid glowing tribute to the Late Professor Ladi Sandra Adamu, recalling her seminal contribution to the station’s inaugural symposium in 2013—a presentation many now describe as ahead of its time.
The tribute, titled: “Good Night Ladi”, and released by Team Liberty, fondly revisits the one-day symposium held in October 2013 to commemorate the official commissioning of the radio station. Professor Adamu, an influential media scholar and advocate of broadcast sector reform, delivered a paper that focused on the future of broadcasting in Northern Nigeria.
In her presentation, she outlined the need for a strong Northern platform that would bring together key stakeholders – operators, academics, regulators, and investors – to confront the region’s broadcast challenges and chart a forward-looking path. Her analysis covered a broad spectrum of issues, including the impending wave of digitization, market competitiveness, regulatory bottlenecks, and the urgent need to build human capacity within the sector.
The event was chaired by then Governor of Niger State and Chairman of the Northern States Governors Forum, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, who joined other dignitaries, media professionals, and policy influencers in discussing the evolving landscape of broadcasting.
One of the major conversations that day revolved around the national dialogue (national conference) proposed by then-President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan—a topic that sparked strong debate among participants and highlighted the crucial link between media, governance, and national cohesion.
Team Liberty described Professor Adamu’s insights as “prescient, bold, and deeply rooted in her love for Northern Nigeria’s growth.” The statement noted that her vision continues to guide conversations about media development in the region.
“Prof. Ladi Adamu was more than a scholar—she was a compass,” the tribute read. “Her words in 2013 still illuminate the path for broadcasters, policymakers, and future generations. We say good night, but her legacy stays awake”.
Professor Adamu’s passing has drawn widespread sympathy from across the media and academic communities, with many hailing her as a trailblazer whose work transformed broadcast scholarship and practice in Nigeria.
